The GT Computer and Network Usage and Security Policy prohibits the use of wireless access points (among other network devices) without prior written approval from OIT or a Unit's IT lead (i.e. TSO). The reason for this policy is to protect the quality of WiFi signal provided by the OIT LAWN service. By operating a personal access point, you are in effect competing with the OIT LAWN WiFi service and perhaps not following proper WiFi etiquette.

This etiquette guidance asks that you:

• Do not run unauthorized access points (This includes wireless enabled printers, projectors, and laptops configured as wireless gateways)
• Do not user wireless hotspots within campus buildings
• Do not operate consumer devices that use 2.4Ghz

OIT provides a number of convenient alternatives to operating your own WiFi access point. For instance:

• Device Login (for as long as the device maintains a DHCP lease)
• Device Registration (for as long as 4 months)
• Command Line Login (for programmatically logging in devices that do not have web browsers)